Smeg CV100AP User manual

FREEZER
User manual
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Guide d’utilisation
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Manual de Instruções
CV100AP

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Contents
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ......................................................... 2
General warnings ............................................................................................. 2
Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer............................................................. 4
Safety warnings................................................................................................ 4
Installing and operating your freezer................................................................ 5
Before using your freezer................................................................................. 5
THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ................................... 6
Thermostat setting............................................................................................ 6
Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6
Ice tray ..................................................................................................................... 6
Plastic scraper.......................................................................................................... 6
Warnings for temperature settings ................................................................... 6
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE .............................................. 7
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 10
Defrosting the Your Freezer ........................................................................... 11
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION 11
Repositioning the door .................................................................................... 12
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE............................ 12
Tips for saving energy ..................................................................................... 13
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENT............ 14

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CHAPTER .1 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
General warnings
WARNING: Keep vantilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the
instability of the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with
the following instructions:
• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information
will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should
take care during transportation and installation to prevent
the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an
environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive.
In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements,
move your fridge away from open ames or heat sources
and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a
few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the
cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
domestic applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments.

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- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments.
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power
cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with
a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no
such socket in your house, please have one installed by an
authorised electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualied
persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding
2000 m.

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Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer
• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because
children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or
HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old
fridges.
• Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and
recovery purposes.
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance.
We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual
in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic
environments and for the specied purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or
common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and
our company will not be responsible for losses incurred.
The above mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement
NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries as
unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available. If
the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment display the chemical
symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than
0.0005% Mercury, or more than 0.002% Cadmium or more than, 0.004% Lead.
Safety warnings
• Do not connect your freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play
with the appliance or let them hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making
compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or ammable material in your freezer. Place
drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the freezer and make sure
that their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it.
Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes
immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.

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• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues
such as food poisoning.
• Do not cover the body or top of freezer with lace. This affects the performance of your
freezer.
• Secure any accessories in the freezer during transportation to prevent damage to the
accessories.
Installing and operating your freezer
Before starting to use your freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:
• The operating voltage for your freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores,
and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• Your freezer should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• When your freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at
least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Do not place anything on your freezer, and install your freezer in a suitable
place so that at least 15 cm of free space is available above it.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can
adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing
food in the freezer.
• Before using your freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon
of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the freezer
after cleaning.
• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear)
by turning it 90° (as shown in the gure) to prevent the condenser from
touching the wall.
• The freezer should be placed against a wall with a free space not
exceeding 75 mm.
Before using your freezer
• When using your freezer for the rst time, or after transportation, keep it
in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains.
This allows efcient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• Your freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time. This is
normal and the smell will fade away when your freezer starts to cool.

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CHAPTER .2 THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES
Thermostat setting
The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature
of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 3, colder
temperatures can be obtained.
Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will
stop your appliance.
Freezer Thermostat Setting;
1 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob
between minimum and medium position.
2 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob to medium
position.
3 : Maximum cooling position. The appliance will work longer.
Note that: The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how
often the door is opened, all affect the temperature in the freezer. If required, change the
temperature setting.
Accessories
Ice tray
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to
remove the ice cubes.
Plastic scraper
After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment.
The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed periodically. Use the
plastic scraper provided if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this
operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable
damage to the unit.
Warnings for temperature settings
• Do not pass to another adjustment before completing an adjustment.
• The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door
is opened, affects the temperature in the freezer. If required,change the temperature
setting.

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• It is not recommended that you operate your freezer in environments colder than 10°C.
• The temperature setting should be set by taking into consideration how often the freezer
door is opened and closed, how much food is stored in the freezer and the environment
in which and the positioning of the appliance.
• We recommend that when rst using the freezer it should be left running for 24 hours
uninterrupted to ensure it is completely cooled. Do not open the freezer door, or put
food inside for this period.
• Your freezer has a 5 minute built in delay function, designed to prevent damage to the
compressor. When power is applied to your freezer, it will begin to operate normally
after 5 minutes.
• Your freezer is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the
standards, according to the climate class stated in
the information label. It is not recommended that
your freezer is operated in the environments which
are out of the stated temperature intervals in terms
of cooling efciency.
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient
temperature within the 10°C - 43°C range.
Climate class Ambient (oC)
T16 to 43 (oC)
ST 16 to 38 (oC)
N16 to 32 (oC)
SN 10 to 32 (oC)
CHAPTER .3 ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
• The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food, for storing frozen foods for the
period of time indicated on packaging and for making ice cubes.
• Do not put fresh and warm food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• While freezing fresh foods (i.e. meat, sh and mincemeat) divide them in portions you
will use in a single serving.
• For storing frozen foods, the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always
be followed carefully. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more
than 3 months from the purchased date.
• When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures
and that the packing is intact.
• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality
of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest
possible time.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is
probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the
contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting,
how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to
transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed
on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to
be frozen quickly) more quickly because of the freezing shelf’s greater freezing power.
Fast freezing shelves are the bottom drawers of the freezer compartment (see page
16).
• While freezing food use the bottom drawer.

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Meat and sh Preparation
Maximum
Storing time
(month)
Steak Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced meat In packages without using spices 1 - 3
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna sausage/salami Should be packaged even if it has
membrane
Chicken and turkey Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6
Goose and Duck Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6
Deer, Rabbit, Wild Boar In 2.5 kg portions and as llets 6 - 8
Fresshwater shes (Salmon,
Carp, Crane, Siluroidea) After cleaning the bowels and
scales of the sh, wash and dry it;
and if necessary, cut the tail and
head.
2
Lean sh; bass, turbot,
ounder 4
Fatty shes (Tunny, Mackarel,
bluesh, anchovy) 2 - 4
Shellsh Cleaned and in bags 4 - 6
Caviar In its package, aluminium or
plastic container 2 - 3
Snail In salty water, aluminum or plastic
container 3
Note: Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed. If the meat is not
cooked after being thawed, it should never be frozen again.

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Vegetables and Fruits Preparation
Maximum
Storing time
(months)
String beans and beans Wash and cut to small pieces and boil in
water 10 - 13
Beans Hull and wash and boil in water 12
Cabbage Cleaned and boil in water 6 - 8
Carrot Clean and cut to slices and boil in water 12
Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces and
remove the core and boil in water 8 - 10
Spinach Washed and boil in water 6 - 9
Cauliower
Take the leaves apart, cut the heart into
pieces, and leave it in water with a little
lemon juice for a while
10 - 12
Eggplant Cut to pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12
Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet
corn 12
Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6
Strawberry and
Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12
Cooked fruits Adding 10 % of sugar in the container 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12
Dairy Products Preparation Maximum Storing
time (months) Storing Conditions
Packet
(Homogenize) Milk In its own packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk – In its own packet
Cheese-excluding
white cheese In slices 6 - 8
Original package may
be used for short storing
period. It should be
wrapped in foil for longer
periods.
Butter, margarine In its package 6

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Maximum Storing
time (months)
Thawing time in
room temperature
(hours)
Thawing time in oven
(minutes)
Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)
CHAPTER .4 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical
components.
• The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution
of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them
in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse
with clean water and dry carefully. When you have nished cleaning,
reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.
• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will
help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.
!The power supply must be disconnected.

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Defrosting the Your Freezer
• Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer, depending upon the length of
time for which the door is left open or the amount of moisture introduced. It is essential to
ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form in places where it will affect the close tting
of the door seal. This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, encouraging continuous
running of the compressor. Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with
a brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Remove all dislodged frost from the
cabinet oor. It is not necessary to switch off the appliance for the removal of thin frost.
• For the removal of heavy ice deposits, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply
and empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of
paper to keep cold. Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the freezer
is nearly empty and should be carried out as quickly as possible to prevent undue
increase in temperature of the contents.
• Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process. An increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting will
shorten the storage life. If the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool area they
should keep for several hours.
• Dry the inside of the compartment with a
sponge or a clean cloth.
• To accelerate the defrosting process, place
one or more bowls of warm water in the
freezer compartment.
• Examine the contents when replacing them
in the freezer and if some of the packages
have thawed out they should be eaten within
24hours, or be cooked and re-frozen.
• After defrosting has nished, clean the inside of the appliance with a solution of warm
water with a little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable
parts in the same way and reassemble. Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply
and leave for 2 to 3 hours on setting number 3 before introducing the food back into
the freezer.
CHAPTER .5 TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF
INSTALLATION POSITION
Transportation and changing of Installation position
• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong
rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing the installation position,
all the moving objects (ie, drawer, Ice trays, …) should
be taken out or xed with bands in order to prevent
them from getting damaged.
!Carry your freezer in the upright position.

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Repositioning the door
• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your freezer door, if the door handle
on your freezer is installed from the front surface of the door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
• If the door opening direction of your freezer may be changed, you should contact the
nearest Authorised Service to have the opening direction changed.
CHAPTER .6 BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE
If your refrigerator is not operating as expected, check the solutions listed below before
calling an electrician or the after sales service..
What to do if your appliance does not operate:
Check that:
• Your freezer is plugged in and switched on,
• The mains switch in your home is not switched off,
• The thermostat setting is in the “•” position,
• The socket is no longer functioning. To check this, plug in an appliance that you know
is working into the same socket.
What to do if your appliance performs poorly:
Check that:
• You have not overloaded the appliance,
• The freezer thermostat setting is in the “1” position (if so set the thermostat dial to a
suitable value),
• The door is closed properly,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space for air circulation at the rear and side of the appliance.
If there is noise;
The cooling gas which circulates in the cooling circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling
sound) even when the compressor is not running. This is normal. If these sounds are
different check that:
• The appliance is well levelled,
• Nothing is touching the rear,
• Nothing on or in the appliance is vibrating.
Recommendations
• If the appliance is not used for long time (for example during holidays) defrost and clean
the refrigerator, leaving the door open to prevent the formation of midew and smell.
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug it at the mains socket (for cleaning and when
the doors are left open).
• If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult
the nearest Authorised Service.
• The appliance you have purchased is designed for home type use and can be used only
at home and for the stated purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use.
If the consumer use the appliance in a way that does not comply with these features,
we emphasise that the producer and the dealer shall not be responsible for any repair
or failure within the guarantee period.

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Tips for saving energy
1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near
a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity
increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks
and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
4. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently
as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily
often.
5. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller ...etc ) closed
6. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

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CHAPTER .7 THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COMPARTMENT
1. Plastic ice blade
2. Ice tray
3. Thermostat knob
4. Freezer upper drawer
5. Freezer middle drawer
6. Freezer bottom drawer
1 2
3
4
5
6
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.